National Coming Out Day: NYC Parks and The Center Proudly Present OUT IN THE OPEN: Suited

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Please note: In case of rain, this event will take place inside the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center at 1 Clarkson Street in JJ Walker Park.

OUT IN THE OPEN is a collaboration between NYC Parks and The Center in observance of October's National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ History Month. Join us, along with the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, for a free Movies Under the Stars film screening!

Suited follows six clients who get measured and fitted for new suits at Bindle & Keep, a Brooklyn-based tailoring company that specializes in clothing for people who are LGBTQ, gender-nonconforming, or nonbinary. Rated TV-14 (Parental guidance recommended).

A panel will precede the documentary with Rae Tutera from Bindle & Keep moderating.

Know Before You Go
You should arrive by 6:30 p.m. to get your spot. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on; there will be a limited supply of chairs available. Bottled water is OK, but no glass. Reservations are not taken; space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome! Contact (212) 360-1430 or accessibility@parks.nyc.gov for information about accessibility. Requests for special accommodations should be made by October 6.

About The Center
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center fosters a welcoming environment where everyone is celebrated for who they are. The Center offers the LGBT communities of New York City: health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support services. Open 365 days a year, visit their location at 208 West 13 Street or gaycenter.org.